Cyber Security Essentials

What is phishing?

• Phishing is a method of securing data from unauthorized access.

• Phishing is a type of software used for data encryption.

• Phishing is a type of cyber attack that seeks to obtain sensitive information by deceiving users.

• Phishing refers to a legitimate marketing strategy for online businesses.

How can you identify a phishing email?

• Ignore any links and focus only on the email's subject line.

• Look for suspicious sender addresses, generic greetings, urgent language, unexpected attachments, and mismatched links.

• Look for personalized greetings and familiar sender addresses.

• Check for high-quality graphics and logos in the email.

What is the primary goal of malware?

• To create backups of important data.

• To facilitate user access to restricted areas.

• To enhance system performance and security.

• To disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to systems and data.

Name a common type of malware that encrypts files.

• Spyware

• Ransomware

• Trojan horse

• Adware

What is a Trojan horse in the context of malware?

• A Trojan horse is a type of antivirus software that protects against malware.

• A Trojan horse is a physical device used to store data securely.

• A Trojan horse is a network protocol used for secure communication.

• A Trojan horse is a type of malware that pretends to be a legitimate application to deceive users into installing it.

What does ransomware do to a victim's data?

• Ransomware deletes a victim's data.

• Ransomware encrypts a victim's data.

• Ransomware backs up a victim's data.

• Ransomware compresses a victim's data.

What is social engineering?

• A strategy for marketing products

• Social engineering is the psychological manipulation of people to obtain confidential information or access.

• A method for improving social skills

• A type of computer programming

How can social engineering be prevented?

• Ignore phishing emails

• Educate employees, implement verification processes, and update security protocols.

• Use weak passwords

• Disable all security software

What are the three main pillars of information security?

• Risk Management, Threat Assessment, Incident Response

• Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

• Authentication, Authorization, Accounting

• Privacy, Security, Compliance

What does confidentiality mean in information security?

• Confidentiality refers to the speed of data processing.

• Confidentiality is about ensuring data is always available.

• Confidentiality means sharing information with everyone.

• Confidentiality means protecting information from unauthorized access.